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Landings Honors Richard Bayles for Dedicated Service Landings Management Association held a special event Aug u st 15t h t o honor D ic k Bayle s for h is ma ny yea rs of dedicated volunteerism w it h i n T he La nd i ngs. Over 75 neighbors, on a r a i ny s u m m e r d ay, joined in the event with presentations from the L M A B o a r d, R a c q ue t Club and Homeowners Association. The former Eagles Nest Area was renamed in his honor and will be known as Bayles Park. See page 5 for photo of installed sign at Bayles Park.

By Eagle Editorial Committee The Eagle Editorial Committee recently conducted a survey of Landings residents to determine the current level of readership, content mix, and the impact of advertising for the Eagle. The survey was emailed to all residents with a current email address. The response to the survey has been fabulous with 238 responses received to date. Each respondent will be receiving a coupon for a free ice cream at Abel’s Ice Cream located at 1886 Stickney Point Rd in Southbridge Plaza. Here is an overview of the survey results:

Readership

LMA President showed Dick Bayles the sign that will be at entrance to Bayles Park.

Nearly 3/4ths of the responding residents said they “Always” read (72%) the Landings Eagle. Additionally, another 20.5% read 7-11 issues of the monthly paper. Those are very impressive readership numbers. The majority of people read the print version of the Eagle with 83.7% only reading the print version while another 13% read both the print and online version. The percent of residents reading “only” the online version is 3.3%. In addition to the respondent of the survey, there is a significant amount of pass-along readership of the paper. The majority of the respondents (70.3%) share their copy of the Eagle with another person in their household. The end result is readership of the eagle is well over 50% of its total distribution. This is a great piece of data for advertisers.

Content

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Eagle Survey Results to Provide Future Direction

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Content is obviously the key to any successful publication. It is important to meet the informational needs of the readers. Thus, we asked Eagle readers to rank the types of stories they like to read the most. As anticipated, survey respondents most preferred stories (8.1 out of 10) reporting on matters impacting life at The Landings. Similarly, the revitalization of The Landings Shopping Center has made an impact on Eagle readers as this topic was second with a 7.7 ranking. The LMA President’s report was tied for third along with articles on “Things to do in the area” with a 7.1 ranking. The least favorite types of articles based on the overall rankings were “Lighter articles (jokes, recipes, etc.) with a 5.6 ranking and “Racquet Club Report” with a 5.9 ranking. Still positive results, overall. Readers also had suggestions for the types of stories they want more of. At the top of the list was “Regular articles of general interest to The Landings” with a 3.9 rating (out of 5.0). Second, was “More articles about the greater Sarasota area” with a 3.6 ranking. Third, was ”More stories on Landings’ residents.” Again, “More lighter articles (recipes, jokes, etc.) came in last with a 2.5 ranking. Even though it came in last, this type of content still had a good readership and “more of” score. The survey also provided respondents with a chance to submit topics that would have interest. Here is an overview of some of those suggestions: book recommendations, restaurant reviews, history of The Landings, travel articles from residents, more letters to the editor, and an open forum for residents to discuss how regulations, environmental issues, and growth of the area impacts life in The Landings.

Advertising

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LMA board member Elida Ramberger presents framed copy of board resolution establishing Bayles Park.

Dick Bayles and Christine Palomaa

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Advertisers help underwrite the cost of the Eagle. It is important to support the businesses supporting us. Based on the survey results, that is exactly what is happening. A whopping 90% answered “yes” when asked if they patronize the advertisers in the Eagle. That is fantastic. Now, if you would mention the Eagle when patronizing these businesses, that would let them know their advertising is working and encourage their future support of the paper. One question in the reader survey was about the future inclusion of coupons in the Eagle. Of the 162 responses to this question, 146 or 90% answered “yes” to the idea of coupons. We will begin talking to local merchants about this opportunity. Several respondents suggested the introduction of a classified section to the paper so residents can advertise belongings they would like to sell.

Next Steps

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Cupcake cake refreshment at event

The Eagle Editorial Committee will thoroughly review the survey results and based on the responses will identify areas for improvement and enhancement to the paper. You will see the results of this hard work in future issues of the Eagle. Also, all respondents to the survey will be sent a coupon for their free ice cream at Abel’s, soon.

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What was formerly known as the Eagles Ne s t A r e a i s n ow of f ic i a l ly, R ic h a rd Bayles Park. Check out this issue of the Eagle for reports and photos from the Pa rk dedicat ion i n honor of Dick Bayles as well as the family pool party. Many thanks to Pa ige Pack ma n. Joan Koplin, Jill Eisner and Elida Ramberger for organizing the Bayles event and Doug Day and his committee for planning the pool party. Next time you walk down to the gazebo you will see that the kayak racks are beginning to fill up. Thanks again to Gary Kurnov for all of his work planning and exe c ut i ng t h i s exc it i ng new addition to our community. There is still room if you want to rent a spot on the racks. Contact me or Gary Kurnov for details. The Landings is aging and we need to make improvements if we are going to be competitive with other gated communities. Several projects are under consideration. Just a heads up…. the roads engineering study is close to completion. This is a big deal. In the past, we have set aside reserves to replace sections of our roads every 3-5 years. Over the past 5 plus years, we were unable to obtain the services of an engineering company to plan and price out our roads project. Therefore, we are several years behind with our plans. We resurfaced the Treehouse roads a few years ago and Perigrine roads this past year. However, there are many other sections that are in major disrepair. With each year of delay the cost goes up and the roads get worse. We have tasked our roads committee to get information and pricing on all of our roads that need replacement. Many feel that we should do them all at once which will save us significant money in the long run. However, to do so would require major assessments to all owners. Others feel that we should continue on the 3-5 year plan at greater cost per section but less of an assessment all at once. We are also looking at financing and other options. We will keep you informed and hold open meetings to review the proposals of the committee when the study is completed. Signage in The Landings is a big concern. Most are very old and in disrepair. There are too many signs in some areas and most cannot be seen clearly at night. Signs are of different styles and quality. We need adequate signage for wayfinding and traffic safety. A committee chaired by Joan Koplin is conducting a survey of all of our signs to determine which are priority for replacement. The committee will also conduct an open meeting to get input on signage style. Our hope is to budget enough each year so that over the next several years we can replace most of them with state approved and more durable signage. We also have to repair the roof on the storage building at the north gate. There is a leak over electrical equipment. As soon as we get a quote, we will seek board approval to go ahead with the repair. Jim Goldman and Steve Brockenshire, our property manager, will work

with Teddy Fox, our maintenance man, to follow up. For many months t here h a s b e en a n issue with Eagles Point Ci rcle Asso ciat ion over responsibilit y for landscaping r e l at e d to a l a rg e section near the entry next to the Enclave units. We hope that by the time you read this, the issue will be resolved. This has taken longer than we had hoped and unfortunately has incurred significant legal costs to both a s s o c i at ion s. Compl ic at i ng matters, over the past several months EPCA has had multiple presidents. I’m pleased to report t h at Sue Au lt i s t he newe st President of EPCA. Interesting note: we are not the only association dealing with attorneys. Landings South 4 is forcing the eviction of an illegal tenant. While it does not involve ligation, there is a new formal agreement bet ween t he Treehouses a nd Cloisters related to landscaping along Heron Way. A r g u s h a s b e e n m e r g e d/ purchased by another company. We are hopeful that this will r e s u lt i n mo r e s t r e a m l i n e d service, software programs and bookkeeping services. Just a reminder to take a copy of the EAGLE with you when you travel this month so that you can submit a photo to “The Eagle Has Landed” section. Also consider submitting a photo of your pet to our Pet of the Month feature in the Eagle. Include a few quotes as to why your pet loves being in the Landings. Results from the survey about t he Eagle a re i n. Look for a summary report and your free ice cream coupon if you completed the survey. We have learned that people are riding golf carts on the nature trail. Someone caused damage on the bridge which is too narrow for the carts. Please refrain from using motorized vehicles on the nature trail. Thanks again to Allison Taylor and David Osborn for arranging for new pebble surfacing on low levels on the nature trail which have been subject to flooding at high tide. Hey fishermen! You may have noticed the article last month about injuries incurred by improper handling of catfish. They have spines with toxins which can cause damage and are very painful. Handle with care. BTW, the fishing report from the gazebo is very good despite red tide. See article in this issue of the Eagle. Covid and the deadly variant is once again in the news and a serious threat. We cannot be complacent. PLEASE, if you have not yet been vaccinated, please do so and wear masks when indoors. We need to be mindful of others and do what we can to minimize the spread of the virus. We a r e e nte r i ng t he m a i n hurricane months so please be prepared and plan accordingly. Our next LMA Board meeting is on September 2nd. Please contact me n f pcon su lt i ng resou rces@ gmail.com, if you would like to participate by zoom.

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LMA Meeting Notes By Trebor Britt LMA Pres. Norm Olshansky bega n t he Zoom meet i ng by announcing the following during his president’s report: • The new vehicle entrance decal scanners have been installed and the process of affixing decals to cars has begun. More decal affixing events will be scheduled • A dedication and recognition ce r e mony w i l l b e he ld at 4 PM, August 15 in the Racquet C lub honor i ng Dic k Bayle s. Olshansky thanked everyone who participated in organizing the event. • Kayak racks are beginning to fill up along the nature trail nea r t he ob s er vat ion tower. Gary Kurnov was thanked for

all the work he did planning and executing this exciting new add it ion to t he com mu n it y. Interested residents are encouraged to sign up to rent the additional spaces available. • The North Gate guard house roof needs repair. Quotes are being solicited from vendors. • The landscaping issue with Eagles Point Circle Association is near a resolution. Unfortunately, it has taken a lot longer than expected and included expenses for both associations. • L a n d i n g ’s S o u t h I V Association is involved in evicting a renter. • A n ag re eme nt h a s b e e n reached between the Cloisters

LMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Norm Olshansky Paul Weiner Gary Kurnov Elida Ramberger Jim Goldman Roger Kidder Joan Koplin Cali Lampton Jeff Smith Paul Weiner

President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Director Director Director Director Director Director

Property Manager: Steve Brockenshire Argus Property Management

LMA COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Budget and Finance Communications Drainage The Eagle Environmental Hazardous Waste Lakes Landscaping Maintenance Nature Trail Nominating Roads

Gary Kurnov Joan Koplin Roger Kidder Gordon Garrett Maralyn Kaufman Harvey Greller Jeff Smith Paul Weiner Ron Pierce David Osborn and Allison Taylor Joan Koplin Elida Ramberger

and Treehouses Associations regarding a landscaping issue. • Re side nt s a r e r em i nded to take a copy of “The Eagle” with them as they travel for the section “The Eagle Has Landed“. Residents are also encouraged to respond to The Eagle survey email they should have received by now. Each respondent will re ceive a n Ab el’s Ice Crea m coupon. • Hurricane season is here. Residents are asked to please plan and prepare accordingly.

during high tide. This affects approximately 100-120 feet of the trail. Of the three bids, the committee recommended the contract be awarded to Hunter’s Bobcat Service. They feel they are well-equipped to move the stone to the site. A motion was made and approved. Committee members recently observed a golf cart parked at the Gazebo. Residents are reminded the Nature Trail is restricted to non-motorized vehicles only.

FINANCE REPORT

Committee chair, Joan Koplin reported the survey of all signs in The Landings is complete. Many current signs are in bad condition and are leaning or have faded. These signs have no continuity in height, placement or design. As an example, there are five different stop sign designs. In all, there are nearly 150 signs. In the next few weeks, the committee will put together a bid package for new, installed street and stop signs. Safety will always be a first consideration. Their overall plan is to have the community look fresh, inviting and wellmaintained.

roadway base material damage/ failure. G e n e r a l l y, t h e a s p h a lt i s considered to be in fair condition with a few areas in poor condition. Fourteen areas throughout The La ndi ngs were ident i f ied as needing structural rehabilitation. Pedestrian safety concerns were also identified mostly due to limited site distance for the ability for drivers to see pedestrians and bicyclists. Next steps i nclude the following: • Final geotechnical i nvest igat ion s, i ncludi ng pavement cores that test the base and subbase soil‘s and installation of shallow g roundwater m o n it o r i n g we l l s de s ig n e d to provide information about ground water. • Me e t i ng w it h S a nt e c to discuss median reconfigurations, final drainage, and pedestrian improvements. Santec will submit a revised e st i m ated con st r uc t ion co st once these steps are completed. Once the cost is determined, the Committee and Board will d e t e r m i n e s c h e du l i n g a n d payment options.

THE EAGLE

IRRIGATION

Tr e a s u r e r, G a r y K u r n o v reported i ncome exceeded expenses for the month of June by $14,000. Expenses have been under budget for several months this year. For the year, income is ahead of budget by $42,000. Contributing to the current year to date balance are g rounds, maintenance and repair, and roads. Eleven delinquent accounts remain outstanding. Letters have been sent to them by our attorney notifying them of liens on their property. Collections are being made for kayak rack rentals. The Finance Committee will be meeting to discuss timetables, ideas and approaches for more efficient collections.

MANAGERS REPORT

L a nd i ng ’s Ma n age r, St eve Brocken sh i re repor ted t he following: • Road repair at the North Gate has been completed. • Brockenshire confirmed he is accounting for all Kayak rental amounts and payments. • A rg us w i l l b e host i ng a virtual meeting in the fall to discuss and explain everything involved with invoice processing procedures.

LANDSCAPING DISPUTE

LMA and Eagles Point Circle Association (EPCA) attorneys are working on a final agreement to resolve a landscaping issue. LMA President Norm Olshansky requested approval from the board once the ag reement is completed, t he exe cut ive com m it te e b e aut hor i z ed to review it and approve it.

NATURE TRAIL COMMITTEE

Committee Members, David O sb o r n a n d A l l i s o n Taylo r reported the Gazebo stair extension was completed and several residents offered positive feedback. Three bids were received from vendors to raise the elevation of t he n at u re t ra i l so water would not overf low the trail

SIGN COMMITTEE

Joan Koplin reported receiving just over 200 responses to The E ag l e S u r ve y s o f a r wh i c h s h e d e s c r i b e d a s , “r e a l l y phenomenal.“ Responses have b e e n ve r y p o sit ive. A h ig h percentage of residents read the print copies. Future issues may include a vendor coupon each month. Responses will continue to be accepted for a few weeks. Once the survey deadline has been reached, Abel’s Ice Cream coupons will be sent to all who responded.

ROADS

Committee Chairman, Elida Ramberger reported there are 22,800 linear feet of existing flexible pavement throughout The Landings and it has been 30 - 40 ye a r s si n ce L a nd i ng s roads have been repaved. The eng i neer i ng f i r m cont racted t o r e v i e w t h e c o n d it io n o f roadways, specifically for asphalt wear, possible roadway base failure and storm water runoff needs, submitted their initial findings report on July 28. In this report, they identified the cause of prematurely aging asphalt roadways at The Landings and said it appears to stem from one or more of the following: • Inadequate drainage away f r o m t h e r o adway, c au s i n g ponding on the asphalt. • High groundwater relative to the elevation of the roadway base material. • Vegetation roots that cause

The Board recom mended a survey be done of all irrigation lines and pumps etc. This will be valuable in determining who is responsible to pay expenses when repairs or replacements are needed.

DRAINAGE

Committee chair, Roger Kidder reported no major street flooding occurred this summer. The aging drainage system has been able to handle daily rains. He visited the flooded backyards of several homeowners and determined overgrown swales were the cause.

ENVIRONMENTAL

Com m it tee ch a i r, Ma ra ly n Kaufman-David, Ph.D. reminds a l l r e side nt s of t he F lor id a prohibit the use of fertilizers and pesticides from June 1 through September 30. These regulations help reduce the pollution and red algae blooms harm ful to Landings Lakes, Phillippi Creek and Siesta Key Beaches. Kau f ma n-Dav id is look i ng i n t o o r g a n i z i n g a m o n t h ly volunteer trash cleanup along areas bordering The Landings community and entryways where trash collects on a regular basis. If organized, this effort may be able to be registered and recognized by the Keep Sarasota County Beautiful Adoption Program.

LAKES

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reported operation of the north fountain on Lake 3 would be staggered so it would not clog as often with algae. If this fails, they may replace the fountain with a configuration less likely to clog. The timers on Lake 4 were recently replaced. The Lake 1 erosion mitigation project will begin soon. Once begun, the work is expected to be done in 3–5 days. Two truckloads of rip rap will be used for the project. Expected start date is Monday, September 13. As mandated by the county, a n envi ron mental con sulta nt issued the seventh annual report on the failed remediation effort on the Lake 7 wetland preserve. A c o u n t y r e p r e s e n t at i ve i s expected to issue new compliance requirements for the Landings Management Association (LMA). The wetland preserve problem began to occur eight years ago when an attempt was made to raise the level of water in Lake

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9 to cover an unsightly mud flat which appears during the dry season. This attempt caused water to back up adversely impacting the wetlands LMA is responsible to protect. LMA has been dealing with repercussions ever since. A f ter 38 yea rs, La ke 1 h as reached the end of its life as an efficient sediment repository and certain areas of sediment buildup and erosion must be addressed. The committee is hopeful the cou nt y w i l l b e mot ivated to remove sediment from the lake. If the county acts, it’s not clear what the eventual remediation might involve nor the disruption that may occur. The board will be appraised of all significant developments. A survey of all lakes is being planned to identify any erosion issues, a time frame to address them, and an estimate of expenses. The objective is to prepare a threeyear plan in time to be included in the 2022 budget. Dick Bayles is commemorated for his years of dedicated service to The Landings by establishing Bayles Park in former Eagles Nest Area.

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| LRC President’s Report S eptemb er – for m a ny it ’s t he perceived start of fall with kids going back to school and some sending their recent high school graduates off to college. And of course, on September 22nd, we have the fall/autumnal equinox – when the sun is directly over the equator giving us one of the two days of the year when daytime and nighttime are exactly 12 hours each. The other day this happens is the spring/vernal equinox in late March. Ah, the cycle of life as parents put their young kids on school buses, sending their offspring to college and we enjoy the equinoxes. But for us i n The La ndi ngs, it certainly doesn’t feel like fall. Our monthly average temperatures drop only one degree from August – to a sweltering 89 degrees (with humidity) and with afternoon rainstorms still a frequent visitor. The good news is that I heard the $#@&% red tide doesn’t like freshwater – so let’s hope for a rainy September! Now if we could only get Covid to not like freshwater…

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By Mayson Brooks Speaking of Covid, we continue to monitor both the CDC and SMH (Sa ra sot a Memor ia l Hospit a l) updates. As we adjust our policies, we’l l send out em a i l s prompt ly alerting everyone. But it’s always a good idea to social distance and wash your hands because not only do we have to worry about Covid, we have the dreaded flu season around the corner. We were quite optimistic a month ago but with the variants emerging, we’ll have to reexamine our planned social activities in the fall. Stay tuned as Paige Packman refines our social calendar and she updates us the schedule. By the time this goes to print, our Lakeside renovations will be nearing completion. The kitchen and bar area are complete with the last major “to do” is to paint the room itself. If you haven’t seen what has been done, I encourage you to take a peek in Lakeside. Gander at the kitchen/ bar and then look up at the main room ceiling. Kevin had bead board

installed and it looks “Super Duper”. It is really coming together nicely and under budget as well! I’m quite happy with all the work that we’ve done this year during the pandemic, and when we finally emerge, our club will not only look fantastic but our activities will be better than ever. The Landings Racquet Club – Tell Only Your Best Friends!

News From the Court By Adrian “Mo” Moghina Here are some great tips for c o m b a t i n g n e r ve s , a n x i e t y and choking from past USPTA president Kat hy Woods a nd husband Ron Woods (who is also her mixed doubles partner). As you know, typical responses to anxiety about the outcome of a m atc h i nclude: r ush i ng between points and games and during shots; not moving into position; tension and tightness in the upper body; short shallow breathing and racing heartbeat; loss of focus; and hitting too hard or hitting too soft. We all know the signs. The question is, is there anything we can do to change these feelings? Here are a few strategies to try: 1. As tension mounts during a match, slow down and take your t ime. Rush i ng bet ween serves is a dead giveaway that nerves are getting the better

of you. Mentally rehearse your performance goals, and plan how to play the next shot or point. 2. As the point begins, get on your toes and move quickly into position. Even if your feet feel like lead weights, shake it off and get to the ball early. 3. Between points, take a couple of deep slow breaths and smile. After all, if you weren’t a pretty good competitor, you wouldn’t even be in a tight match. 4. Rel a x you r upp e r b o dy by alternating tightening and relaxing the muscles in your chest, back, shoulders, arms and hands. Help fight an elbow that feels like it is made of steel by lengthening your follow through on every shot. 5. Act as if you are confident, under control, and feeling good. As you act a certain way, your body takes its cues from your

behavior. If your shoulders are slumped and head is down, and you wear a frown on your face, you will only sink deeper into an emotionally depressed mood. 6. Focus your attention on the next point, forget past points, and don’t be tempted by the future. The only point that matters is the next one you play. 7. Play the ball about 75 percent of your maximum pace. This reduces risk without resorting to just pushing the ball around the court. Focus on early positioning, good follow-through on every shot, and choosing h ighpercentage shots. These are all excellent tips that can really make a positive difference in your performance and match outcomes. Choose one or two that hit close to home for you and focus there to start. See you on the courts!

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Manager’s Report By Kevin Lechlitner Sum mer will be wi ndi ng down soon which means the Fat her/Son tou r n a ment s a re right around the corner. As of now, the tournaments are on the schedule for November 16th – 21st. It will be nice to have the tournaments again. Last year was the first time since 1993 that it didn’t happen here at the LRC. If you are interested in being an ambassador for the Father/ Son, please contact Ralph or Dee Ricapito at 356-7912 for more information. T h e L RC a n n u a l m a i l i n g will be sent out later this year. Now is a great time to update your mailing address and other pertinent information with the Club, including an emergency contact name and phone number. If you would like to receive your annual packet somewhere other than your Landings address,

please contact the Tennis Pro Shop. As always, if you would like to receive weekly emails regarding upcoming events at

the Club, please email me at lrcten n is@hot mail.com and I will be happy to add you to my address book. Currently we are in the middle of the annual court resurfacing proje c t. A s I’m w r it i ng t h i s article, courts 3 & 4 are almost finished. By the time you are reading this, two other courts should be nearing completion as well. We will keep going with two at a time until they are all resurfaced. The goal is to finish by the end of September. Once the courts have been redone, to keep them playing well, we ask that members brush the courts when their match finishes after 5:00 PM. For your convenience, there is a brush hanging on every set of courts. It only takes a few minutes and it makes a world of difference. Thanks in advance for your assistance in helping

to keep our courts in pristine condition. As you may or may no know, the Club is getting a new software system in the Pro Shop. Tennis Source, wh ich we have used since 2014 is being retired by Daxco, the company that owns it. They are switching us to a bigger and better software program called Club Automation. Our “go live” date was August 24th. That being the case, we will be closing out Tennis Source on Aug ust 23rd so your Aug ust Club statement will end there. Your September statement will include any charges from August 24th through September 30th i n the new system. I believe the membership will love Club Automation. More details will fol low soon. Please be ext ra pat ient w it h t he st a f f a s we transition to the new system.

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A Proud Mother Shares Her Family Story and Connection with City of Champions By Emma Shaughnessy This past year, the city of Tampa has achieved undeniable success in professional sports. In 2021, the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Buccaneers took home the Stanley Cup and the Vince Lombardi Trophy, respectively. The year prior, the Tampa Bay Rays made it to the World Series, making Tampa a City of Champions. One Landings resident has helped contribute to the success of Tampa’s professional sports teams as the mother of American League East leading Tampa Bay Rays pitching coach, Kyle Snyder. Sandy Snyder was born in Northwestern Pennsylvania in the town of Franklin, where she lived for most of her childhood. During her teen years, Sandy moved to Palm Beach County with her family and her love for Florida began to develop. While in high school, Sandy met her former husband, Don and afterwards became a medical assistant at Palm Beach Junior College. Sandy and Don then moved to Houston, Texas, and were blessed with their three children, Kelly, Kyle, and Kate. After spending some time in Houston, Sandy and her family had the opportunity to move to Sarasota in 1983, where Sandy was busy being a full-time mom. Having three exceptional athletes to look after, Sandy was constantly on the go from pools, to fields, to courts. Even though she was not an athlete herself, Sandy occasionally participated in triathlons with the rest of the family, but she is relieved that those days are behind her! As her children grew, Sandy was their biggest cheerleader, not only in their sports but in life. She will cherish those times forever. Now, Sandy’s kids are grown with kids of their own. Her oldest daughter, Kelly, is a successful realtor. She and her husband, Tom, have three children, Mackenzie, Abby, and Blake, who also reside in The Landings. Sandy, or Mimi as her grandkids lovingly call her, found herself back in the bleachers at Riverview High School to support them in tennis, volleyball, and lacrosse. She feels so lucky to be back out there cheering from the stands. Sandy’s youngest daughter, Kate, and her husband, Chase, reside in Sarasota with their three young children, Ava, Vivian, and Vaughn, who keep Kate very busy as a stay-at-home mom. Recently, Kate has been able to pick up her first love again, tennis, and is thrilled that her girls love it, too! Sandy’s son, Kyle, and his wife, Victoria, live in St. Petersburg with their 5-year-old son, Luke. Ever since Kyle began his baseball career playing in the Sarasota Little League, he has spent much of his life on the baseball diamond. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the first round in 1999 and spent the last few years of his career playing for the Boston Red Sox. After the Sox won the 2007 World Series, Kyle retired in 2008 due to arm injuries. Although Kyle’s injuries cut his pitching career short, he was not ready to end his baseball career entirely. Through his tenacity and determination, Kyle has become a respected and successful pitching coach for the Tampa Bay Rays. Sandy loved watching Kyle during his playing days, but she also takes great pride in his work as a coach and his ability to foster meaningful relationships with his players. Sandy moved to The Landings 9 years ago, embarking on a new phase of her life surrounded by wonderful neighbors and beautiful views. Outside of The Landings, Sandy has been a member of Church of Palms for 34 years, where she is also a Stephen Minister. In her free time, Sandy enjoys exercising, travelling, playing cards with friends, taking long walks with her dog, Cooper, and of course, watching the Rays! Sandy is so grateful that her family has remained close and strong over the years and feels immense pride in everything that they have accomplished. She notes that she is a nurturer by nature and expressed, “I love every part of being a mother… I think that’s why I was put on this earth. Being a grandmother is a bonus!” Sandy is proud of the life she built for her family in Florida and is excited to continue being the biggest cheerleader for her children and grandchildren in the future.

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USTA National Senior, Super Senior, and Ultra Father/Son Clay Court Championships Scheduled to Return By: Ralph Ricapito Our new residents might not be familiar with The Landings most popular annual tennis event. If not, get ready to be treated to a week of great tennis from nationally ranked players from all over the country. T he USTA Nat ion a l S en ior (fat hers i n t hei r 60’s), Super Senior (70’s), and Ultra Seniors (80’s) Fat her/Son Clay Cou rt Championships has been scheduled at The Landings from November 16th-21st. This event is complimentary for all residents and the community. This Tournament has a 28-year h istor y being orig inated and played here in The Landings. It’s our nostalgia with the players and the work of the Landings A m b a s s ador s t h at k e e p t h e players returning year after year. Plus, the players have always enjoyed their experience and the playing conditions at The Landings. The players always are quick to compliment our courts by saying, “They are the best courts they play on anywhere in the country.” Last year the tournament was yet another casualty of COVID. It was the first time in its rich history the tournament was canceled. But, this year we are excited to

announce the tournament will be played. However, it is still undetermined if there will be food due to Covid-19 virus safety measures. That decision will come later as the situation evolves and we get closer to tournament dates. Even though the tournament w a s c a n c e l e d l a s t y e a r, i t has a h istor y of g rowt h a nd improvement due to the efforts of Kevin Lechlitner, our Club Manager & Tournament Director; he is joined by our Tennis Pro, Adrian “Mo” Moghina and Jen Fiers. Using their creativity and organizational skills they work tirelessly to make the entire event a huge success. The role of our Ambassador’s will be limited to welcoming their team upon arrival, answering any questions, and following their team’s matches, whenever possible. We will continue the tradition of giving out t-shirts and enjoy the same great tennis performances throughout the week up close and personal. If you want to volunteer as an Ambassador, please contact: Ralph Ricapito, at 941-927-6261(H) or 941-356-7912 (C); or leave a message at the Racquet Club at 941-923-3886. We will get back to you with details.

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Clean Cut Comfort – The Benefits of Proper Pup Grooming By Kyle Baker, Senior Pet Food Nutritionist at DOGPerfect Are you ma i nta i n i ng you r pup’s health both inside and out? In addition to diet, nutrition and exercise, regular and proper grooming is a critical component of keeping your dog in good health. Bathing, brushing, nail trimming and more not only help your pup look good, but feel good too. So, let’s talk about some of the basics of proper grooming, its benefits, and the best ways you can help your pup stay fresh and clean.

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home and sanity by minimizing pet dander and hair in your rugs and furniture. So, get your dog on a regular grooming schedule to keep them looking and feeling great—and give your vacuum a break while you’re at it.

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On top of a home grooming schedule, many pet parents also take their pup to see a professional. At minimum, you’ll likely need to see a pro groomer to ensure your dog gets a decent haircut from time to time. However, skilled groomers offer a number of other services that can help alleviate apprehension about certain needs—and help free up your schedule. Whether you feel confident about a complete home regimen or you need help from a professional, your local independent pet store i s a g reat resou rce for b ot h grooming tools and grooming pros. Most pet retailers carry the basic supplies you’ll need, like brushes and shampoo, and some have self-serve dog washes if you don’t feel com fortable bathing your dog at home. In some cases, pet retailers will even have professional groomers on staff so you can drop your pet off for a clean, a cut, and more all while you shop. Lastly, it’s worth noting that r e g u l a r g r o om i ng n o t on ly benefits your dog, but also your

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Teen Scene By Heidi Bodor Olivia Shaeffer,13, 8th grader at Sarasota Middle School Do you have any brothers or sisters? A sister, Amelia (6) Do you have any pets? 2 cats, 1 dog Do you speak any other languages? I’m taking Spanish in school. How long have you lived in the Landings? I don’t live here but visit my grandparents (Ted and Karen Shaeffer) often. Are you attending school virtually or in person? I attend in person. What do you like most about The Landings? I like just spending time with my grandparents.

Favorites: School subject: Science Book: Harry Potter series TV show: The Flash Color: Purple Movie: Jurassic Park Sport: Tennis Favorite Food: Sushi Least favorite food: Green beans Holiday: Christmas Did you know that when I was your age, I used to babysit your Dad? No, I didn’t! Did he look like this? (Olivia walked over to a baby picture on the wall) “Yes,” I replied smiling. What do you do in your spare time? I babysit my cousins on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and weekends. One of my cousins has my same birthday (Oct 11th)! I like to draw, swim, and play chess with my grandma. I also play tennis and took lessons with Miss Jen over the summer. Did you take any trips this summer? We went to visit my other grandparents in Orlando. We are also planning to go to North Carolina this fall. What would you like to be when you grow up? A doctor What is the greatest thing about your family? We are all near each other so that we can support each other all the time. If you were invisible for a day, what would you do? I would probably sneak into my little sister’s kindergarten class to see what she’s up to. If you could combine two animals, what would you pick? I would combine a puppy with a flamingo. If you had a million dollars, what would you spend it on? I’d buy some really cool artwork to hang around the house. If your pet could talk, what would she say? Probably that she’s hungry since she’s always hungry! If you could wave a magic wand, what ill in the world would you get rid of? Terrorism because it causes a lot of damage and kills a lot of people. What advice would you give your parents? Keep doing what they are doing because they are great at being parents. What do kids your age think about most? Their cellphones! If you were going to on a deserted island and could bring three things with you, what would they be? A lifetime supply of food, water, and a super nice portable house with air conditioning. Would you rather meet your great-great grandparents or your greatgreat grandkids? I would meet my great-great grandparents because I might live to see my great-great grandkids but I can’t go back in time. What is the greatest thing about being a kid? How everyone is always there for you. As an adult, you have to do everything on your own so it’s more difficult. If you were president for a day, what would you do? Lower taxes Who is someone in history that you’d like to be friends with? JP Morgan because I’d like to know how he created such a highly successful bank (Chase) and how he maintained it. If you woke up tomorrow with a super power, what would it be? Definitely super-speed If you had your own country, what would it be called? “Flamingo Sanctuary” because flamingoes are my favorite animal and I’d make a sanctuary for them. Greatest thing ever invented? Electricity If you could meet one famous person in history, who would it be and why? I’d like to meet any past president and ask what their thoughts were and stuff like that. What is something that you’d like to learn how to do? Glass blowing What is your favorite place to visit? Pennsylvania because I like going to the Hershey Chocolate Factory and the whole town smells like chocolate! How has Covid affected you? Last year, I got quarantined once. Online learning is harder to keep up with because teachers are focused on the “in class” learners. I would definitely not recommend it for any kid considering remote learning.

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Seeing Red, Once Again

Much like the summer of 2018, Siesta Key hit hard by another nasty algae bloom and subsequent fish kill By John Morton More than 30 tons. That’s how much debris, made up mostly of dead fish, was collected by Sarasota County in the two-day period of Aug. 4 and 5 along its 16 beaches, nearly 3 tons of which came from Siesta Key, as another round of red tide caused misery throughout the region. By the end of the month, nearly 70 tons of debris was collected, the county reports. Re d-t ide wa r n i ng s ig n ag e first appeared on July 13, and it remains, while 11 of the county’s beaches were also hit with noswim advisories at some point due to unacceptable levels of bacteria. Turtle Beach was one of them, holding the dismal designation between Aug. 5 and 10, while Siesta Beach managed to avoid making the list. But that’s not to say things weren’t rough there, to which members of a family of more than 50 from Ohio can attest. They stuck it out for their entire twoweek stay, but they suffered. “T h e b ig g e s t t h i n g i s t h e c o ug h i n g ,” K at hy E r n s t, o f Cincinnati, said of the poor air quality as she held a cloth over her face on Aug. 4 while shore-bound winds reached 30 mph. In the

Dead fish and seaweed kept beach goers far off the shoreline.

background, tractors rolled by in a first effort to collect the thousands of dead fish. “My 13-year-old daughter won’t even get in the water,” Ernst continued, “so there’s not much for her and the other kids to do. And my poor mother, who’s 95, can’t even leave the room because she has asthma. And she’s the reason we all get together here every year. Continued on next page

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Winning Photo of the Month Continued from previous page “I even had to call my doctor and get Prednisone, which is an oral steroid, in order to deal with this.” The first major fish kill arrived Aug. 5, prompting clean-up efforts on the Key via trucks and raking. The county also placed dumpsters at Beach Access 5 and Beach Access 7 to assist with both public and private debris removal. A reprieve would come the next week, thanks to calm conditions, but Tropical Storm Fred would change all that during the weekend of Aug. 14 and 15, sending another massive fish kill to the shore on Aug. 17. While the Ohio family hung in there, not all visitors did. “I was in our lobby, and people were checking out early,” Ernst said. “This area is going to lose some business when the word gets out that the summers here aren’t something you can rely on. “It’s a shame, because everyone up north has been so eager to finally get away from everything.” Steve Ca navaugh, president of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce and owner of Tropical Shores vacation rentals, said he received reports of “some” people leaving early, “but not many.”

4-year-olds Erin and David don’t like what they see. (photos by John Morton)

A n n Frescu ra, t he cha mber director, said she heard no reports of businesses being impacted, but said there were some tourists who visited the island’s information center in hopes of learning of options for non-beach activities. A similar red-tide event struck the Key in the summer of 2018, moving up from the Fort Myers Beach area. That bloom was fueled, experts reported, by nutrient-rich polluted water releases from Lake Okeechobee. This year, a March wastewater leak at the Piney Point reservoir in Palmetto, which sent 215 million gallons into Tampa Bay, is believed to be a contributing factor to the intense bloom that headed south. It is reported to be 300 square miles in size. Is this year’s red tide as bad as what 2018 saw? “This isn’t anything like 2018,” Cavanaugh said. “The beaches turned pink!” Nicki Wheeler, part of the Ohio group of visitors, was also here at that time. “That year, I saw a dead manatee. That was hard to take,” she said. “But on my walk this morning, I found a dead seahorse. That’s not what you’re accustomed to seeing here. “I’d say it’s almost as bad. And it’s all just so, so sad.”

Planning Commission gives nod to Hotel Siesta Key

Who’s the Boss? Baby “Van”, is a year old teaching his dog “Hank” how to sit at grandma Marilyn Chapman & Doug Bracey’s condo.

By Phil Colpas

The Siesta Key Coalition presented the Sarasota County Planning Commission this 3-D massing plan/block study image, among others, depicting how the area along Calle Miramar and Beach Road would look if a proposed eight-story, 170-room hotel is built. Later, the commission voted to support the project. (submitted image)

If the Sarasota County Planning Commission has its way, Hotel Siesta is a go. At i t s Au g. 19 m e e t i n g , the Commission approved an amendment and special exception to allow a proposed eight-story, 170-room hotel to be built at Beach Road and Calle Miramar. The decision now goes to the County Commission and is on their agenda for the Oct. 27 meeting. The only commissioners who voted no were Justin Taylor, who voted against both the Unified D e ve l o p m e n t C o d e ( U D C ) amendment and the special exception; and Kevin Cooper, who voted against the special exception. The rest of the commissioners present voted to approve both measures: UDC amendment 5-1, special exception 4-2. This means the Planning Commission will recommend that the County Commission approve the hotel. The UDC amendment seeks to remove limits countywide on density relating to transient accommodations (the current limit is 26 per acre on Siesta), and the special exception would permit transient accommodations within the Siesta Key Overlay District (SKOD) and allow a maximum height of 80 feet above base flood elevation (the current limit is 35 feet). The proposed structure, referred to as “Hotel Siesta Key” in the renderings, was designed in the Sarasota School of Architecture style and will be eight stories and 92.5 feet tall. Proponents of the Calle Miramar project, led by attorney William Merrill of Icard Merrill, say it will bring increased ad valorem and tourist development taxes. Enhanced landscape buffers will be provided, including an 8-foot wall with vegetation on the east boundary. The entrance and exit will be off

Calle Miramar, not Beach Road. Public parking will be provided for 36 vehicles, the team for the developer said. Planning Commission ViceChair Teresa Mast asked Merrill what the approximate cost per night would be. “$600 per room and up,” Merrill answered. “I could say ‘bougie,’” Mast said. “High-value customers.” The Siesta Key Coalition signed up 19 residents and experts to speak in opposition to the project. They were given three minutes each to speak. The Coalition argued unsuccessfully that they should have six minutes since there were t wo issues being voted on. “Why is an owner of less than 1 acre on Siesta Key allowed to amend the UDC in a manner that will have countywide impact?” asked Patricia Petruff, land use attorney with Dye, Harrison, Kirkland, Petruff, Pratt & St. Paul, PLLC. “Most people don’t even know about it. There needs to be more public hearings to educate people about what is going on. The current regulations allow only 26 transient accommodation units per acre.” Rose Battles, long-time resident and owner representative for Beach Villas at the Oasis (adjacent to the site of the proposed hotel), said the building will block out the afternoon sun. “Siesta Key is very special – so much of its charm is in its smallness,” she continued. “I’m not against hotels. I love hotels. But this hotel is too tall, too big and will cause major traffic and congestion problems. We’re begging you to vote no on this proposal.” Longtime resident and former Siesta Key Association president Lourdes Ram irez urged the planning commission to deny the hotel proposal

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Happiness Is…Being A Local

Jerry and Jill Williams, owners of Abel’s Ice Cream

Being a local has a certain set of privileges. Season is always such a busy time, flooded with a beautiful diversity of people from all over the country and the world. But locals, including the Williams, certainly appreciate the slower pace and the perks that come along with the offseason. Like no wait times at their favorite restaurants, plentiful parking at the beach and of course, less traffic.

with family and friends at Abel’s Ice Cream, enjoying each other’s company over a cup or cone. Two current favorites are Raspberry Truffle (A Heavenly combination…Raspberry ice cream with raspberry ribbon & dark chocolate raspberry cups.) and Cookies and Cream (Scrumptious Cookie flavored ice cream with crushed chocolate cookies in every bite! It’s a staple for a reason!)

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HOMES SOLD 1661 Pine Harrier Cir

650,000

4864 Peregrine Pt Cir N

715,000

4899 Peregrine Pt Cir E

820,000

4868 Peregrine Pt Cir N

873,000

4896 Peregrine Pt Cir E

905,000

1403 Cedar Bay Lane

925,000

1724 Landings Blvd

1,150,000

5026 Kestral Park Way S

1,200,000

1,850,000

1427 Cedar Bay Lane

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399,000

5440 Eagles Pt Cir #202

535,000

719,000

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273,000

5035 Kestral Park Dr

305,000

1736 Starling Dr

330,000

5273 Heron Way

362,000

1698 Starling Dr

375,000

5400 Eagles Pt Cir #104

410,000

1744 Landings Blvd

426,000

5011 Kestral Park Dr

455,000

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5400 Eagles Pt Cir #306

460,000

4804 Kestral Park Cir

469,000

1734 Kestral Park Way S

489,000

1543 Landings Blvd

500,000

1485 Landings Lake Dr

510,000

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1498 Landings Lake Dr

540,000

1499 Landings Lake Dr

550,000

5450 Eagles Point Cir #102

579,900

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1355 Landing Dr

590,000

5420 Eagles Point Cir #201

600,000

5450 Eagles Point Cir #105

654,000

1478 Landings Cir

660,000

1495 Landings Lake Dr

705,000

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